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Ben Stoner

DIVERGENCEA solo exhibition by Benjamin Stoner

BEN STONER

Divergence is a solo exhibition exploring the human condition by Melbourne based, NewZealand artist, Ben Stoner. Through narrative painting, emotional tension betweenworlds above and below water are unearthed. Divergence portrays and negotiateshuman vulnerabilities and hedonistic desires by reimagining natural worlds, accentuatedby patterns and simple forms. Although informed from a reflection on personalexperiences, the narrative is untethered, allowing the viewer to interpret each paintingagainst their own realities."Through the combination of representational and stylised form, I aim to distort onesperception to create a new narrative. Reimagining visions of the natural worldas patterns and simple forms. Creating visual movement, and allowing the viewer tomake their own associations. The narrative is untethered, informed by reflection onpast experiences and a desire to create new visual connections." - Ben StonerJoin us for the opening of Divergence at BSIDE Gallery from 6-9pm Friday 6thOctober, proudly supported by Young Henrys and Bacardi Carta Fuego.

Divergence will run from Wednesday 4th October - Sunday 15th October 2017